Q. Which of the following statements is closest to your view about the performance of Tony Abbott as Opposition leader?

7 Mar 11

Total

Vote Labor

Vote Lib/Nat

Vote Greens

Tony Abbott is performing the role of Opposition leader well and is keeping the Government accountable

41%

42%

11%

78%

13%

Tony Abbott is just opposing everything and is obstructing the work of the Government

43%

44%

78%

13%

73%

Don’t know

16%

15%

11%

10%

14%

42% believe that Tony Abbott is performing the role of Opposition leader well and is keeping the Government accountable and 44% think he is just opposing everything and is obstructing the work of the Government. These figures have not changed significantly since March and views very much follow party preferences.

45% of men think he is performing the role of Opposition leader well compared to 38% of women and 51% of those aged 55+ think he is just opposing everything compared to 40% of those aged under 35.